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Wendzel Family History

Wendzel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wendel, Wenzel, Wentzel, Menzel, Wedel, Henzel, Wengel, Wendler

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Where is the Wendzel family from?

You can see how Wendzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wendzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wendzel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wendzel families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wendzel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wendzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wendzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wendzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wendzel. 38% of Wendzel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Wendzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wendzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wendzel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Wendzel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Wendzel. For the veterans among your Wendzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wendzel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wendzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wendzel in 1968 was 61, and 45 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wendzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wendzel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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